Flashcards on Forest Science: Ecology, Management, and Genetics
Forest Science: Ecology, Management, and Genetics Study Guide
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Forest Management & Protection
151 cards
Card 1
Question: What are three habitat management practices to reduce herbivore damage in forests?
Answer: Avoid monocultures, provide alternative food sources by diversifying undergrowth, and use fencing or browsing protection.
Card 2
Question: Give two legislative or awareness measures used in forest protection.
Answer: Control of invasive species (e.g., grey squirrels in Europe) and public awareness campaigns to reduce feeding or attracting wildlife.
Card 3
Question: List three direct tending actions for young forest stands.
Answer: Weed control (manual or chemical), fencing or browsing protection, and tending and thinning of young stands.
Card 4
Question: How are forest management systems defined and what do they align with?
Answer: They define how forests are structured, harvested, and regenerated over time, aligning ecological, economic, and social goals.
Card 5
Question: Name two structural characteristics used to describe a forest management system.
Answer: Age class structure and canopy structure.
Card 6
Question: How is forest management broadly defined in regard to generations?
Answer: Managing forest resources to meet the needs of the present generation while ensuring sustainability for future generations.
Card 7
Question: Why is data gathering and mensuration key to successful forest management?
Answer: Because systematically collecting, measuring, and analyzing information about forest resources informs decision-making and evaluates forest health, pr
Card 8
Question: What is the first step in forest management and what does it involve?
Answer: Data gathering — collecting information that describes the current state of the forest, including structure, composition, health, and productivity.
Card 9
Question: What types of forest inventory data are commonly collected?
Answer: Tree count (number per unit area), species composition, tree diameter and height (DBH and height), and crown cover.
Card 10
Question: What soil and site data are important for forest management?
Answer: Soil type, soil moisture, and soil pH (which indicate site suitability and affect tree growth potential).